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Despite good recent rainfall in some areas, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is reminding producers to review supplementary feed programs to make sure animals are adequately fed and there are no animal welfare risks.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has introduced a single phone number for all enquiries related to livestock brands and National Livestock Identification System requirements.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development completed the Sheep Industry Business Innovation project in June 2018 and the knowledge gained through the project lives on through the below project legacies.

Stock owners are reminded to regularly and closely inspect livestock and treat any issues after a landholder was recently fined a total of $20,000 in the Busselton Courthouse for offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (the Act).